News Summary
Newberry College announces the hiring of Mackense Greico as the new assistant coach for its softball program. Head coach Mitch Smith praised Greico’s impressive playing and coaching background, emphasizing her leadership skills and motivation. Greico’s experience as a graduate assistant at the University of Mississippi, which led her team to the NCAA Tournament, showcases her capability to enhance Newberry’s performance. A standout player during her collegiate career, she boasts notable statistics and achievements from her time with Furman and Maryland. Expectations are high for her to contribute significantly to the team’s future success.
Newberry, SC – Newberry College has officially announced the hiring of Mackense Greico as the new assistant coach for its softball program. This appointment comes as head coach Mitch Smith expressed his enthusiasm for Greico’s impressive background in both playing and coaching, highlighting her experience, motivation, and leadership skills as key attributes that will benefit the team going forward.
Greico joins Newberry College following her role as a graduate assistant at the University of Mississippi during the 2024 season. In this position, she played a pivotal role in guiding the Rebels to the NCAA Tournament, underscoring her capability to help teams achieve competitive success. Her coaching experience is now expected to greatly enhance Newberry’s performance in future seasons.
Before transitioning into coaching, Greico had a standout collegiate career as a player. She began at Furman University, where she showcased her talent by batting .355 over two seasons, garnering 14 doubles, 10 home runs, and 39 RBIs. However, her most significant contributions to the sport came during her time at the University of Maryland, where she quickly emerged as a key player. In two seasons at Maryland, Greico started in 89 games and made a substantial impact with a batting average of .328. She recorded 18 doubles, 10 home runs, 57 RBIs, and 46 runs scored.
In her 2023 season, Greico’s performance earned recognition on a larger scale, as she was selected to the second team All-Big Ten at second base. That year, she reached a batting average of .342, hitting six home runs and driving in 31 RBIs. Additionally, her contributions did not go unnoticed, as she received the Big Ten Player of the Week honors on two occasions, March 2, 2022, and May 8, 2023, reflecting her consistent excellence on the field.
Greico’s career was not without hurdles; she faced a setback when she missed the 2020 season due to injury. Nonetheless, she made a strong comeback in 2021, boasting a .362 batting average, hitting nine home runs, and contributing 35 RBIs. This performance ensured her a spot on the first team All-Southern Conference, further validating her skills and determination as an athlete.
In addition to her athletic capabilities, Greico has displayed impressive academic accomplishments. She holds a B.A. in Classical Language and Literature and a B.S. in Biological Sciences from the University of Maryland. Following her undergraduate education, she pursued a graduate education, earning an M.S. in Biology from the University of Mississippi. This balance of academic and athletic excellence positions Greico as a well-rounded figure capable of contributing significantly both on and off the field.
As Greico steps into her new role at Newberry College, expectations are high regarding her ability to motivate and lead the softball team towards great accomplishments in upcoming seasons. With her strong foundation in both coaching tactics and player experience, the college community looks forward to seeing how her contributions will uplift the program and enhance the players’ development as athletes.
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